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Show wraps Sisters in quilts The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show celebrates its 35th anniversary July 10, 2010 with a full week of exciting activities leading up to the big day. Every year, quilters from all around the world gather in Sisters to experience one of the most colorful displays of the quilters’ art to be found in the United States. Sisters’ downtown is wrapped in quilts, hung early on the morning of July 10 by a dedicated — and careful — crew of volunteers. In July 2010, Jean Wells Keenan, show founder, author, shop owner and quilting inspiration to thousands, will be inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana. In honor of her work and her influence on the quilting world, the show has asked Jean to be the Featured Quilter for the 35th Anniversary celebration. The show theme, “Inspired Journey,” highlights the evolution of quilting over the last three decades, the progression of Jean’s own work and her strong influence as a quilt instructor and artist. This year’s theme contest challenge is “Stars Over Sisters.” Original designs based on a star block or star theme will compete for prizes totaling $1,100. Young quilters will exhibit their work in the delightful Next Generation Special Exhibit and are welcome to take part in activities to learn more about the art of quilting. Traffic will be rerouted around Sisters’ downtown, creating a pedestrian mall along a quarter mile of Cascade Avenue. Traffic and parking details are available at www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org. The Quilt Show will host a 35th Birthday Gala Fundraiser on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Tickets are $35 for the event, which features a Quilt Show documentary film, food, live music, art auction, friendship and fun. Quilt Show excitement begins the weekend before the show with the seventh annual Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll and Quilt Walk and the Wish Upon a Card silent auction of fabric postcards. Proceeds benefit Wendy’s Wish, a project that offers cancer support services to those who can’t afford them. For more information on the 35th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and associated events visit www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
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